ALPE D'HUZES

A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

June 3rd 2021

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THE CLIMB OF YOUR LIFE

Alpe d'HuZes is a unique sporting event where as much money as possible is raised for cancer research and for improving the quality of life of people with cancer. On a single day, 5000 participants will bike, hike or run the Alpe d'Huez. Attempting a maximum of six climbs, under the motto 'giving up is not an option'. Read more

ALPE D'HUZES

Alpe d'HuZes is a unique sporting event where as much money as possible is raised for cancerresearch and for improving the quality of life of people with cancer. On a single day, 5000 participants will bike, hike or run the Alpe d'Huez. Attempting a maximum of six climbs, under the motto 'giving up is not an option'. The race day is always on the first Thursday in June and is part of a complete week, which is being prepared for a full year. A special week full of solidarity, in which cancer is openly discussed for everyone. In 2019, the 21 turns of the Alpe d'Huez will be climbed for the fourteenth time.

PARTICIPATE

You can register forAlpe d'HuZesas anindividual participantor as a team. Cycling, running or walking, everyone who participates in Alpe d'HuZes will have a unique experience! As a participant you will raise a minimum amount of2500 euros. Every euro donated to the Alpe d'HuZes/KWF Fund goes directly andfor the full 100%to cancer research.

When registering for Alpe d'HuZes before December 1st, you pay a 125 Euros registration fee. As from December 1st you pay 140 Euros. You will receive:

Your own fundraising web page for your personal story and to collect donations

A time registration chip that records your stage/arrival times on the mountain

A personal start number for participation on the race day

Medical care on the mountain including physiotherapists and masseurs

Snacks and pep talks during the race day

An unforgettable experience!

With the registration fee Alpe d'HuZes also pays for materials that we cannot get sponsored.

ALREADY PARTICIPANT

If you have registered as a participant or team, you can start preparing yourself! After registration you will receive your own fundraising webpage to promote your participation in Alpe d'HuZes. You can tell your personal story: why are you participating? You can keep a blog and post photos. Your fundraising page is a tool to motivate sponsors and keep them informed of your progress.

OUR GOAL

Alpe d'HuZes was founded with the aim of converting the powerlessness caused by cancer into strenght. We do this by constantly shifting the boundaries of what is possible with as many people as possible. Under the motto 'giving up is not an option' we do not accept restrictions in what we can and will achieve.

You achieve the greatest possible satisfaction when you dedicate yourself with heart and soul to another person. That is our conviction. In memory of the people who died of cancer too early, as an inspiration for the people who are fighting now.

100% OF DONATIONS TO CANCER RESEARCH

One in three Dutch will develop cancer. Every year 44,000 people die of cancer. The fight against cancer and attention for the cancer patient are desperately needed. Alpe d'HuZes was founded with the aim of converting the powerlessness that arises from cancer into strength. Under the motto 'giving up is not an option' we do not accept restrictions in what we can and will achieve.

100% of donations to theAlpe d'HuZes/KWF Fundare spent on scientific research into cancer and on improving the quality of life of people with cancer. We want to achieve this through three themes that fit ourmission:

Ambition: stimulating young talent. This theme also includes the annual ‘Bas Mulder Award’ ceremony.

‘Hermannetje’: accelerate the use of knowledge from research results with 'an extra push'. The Bottleneck subsidy falls within this theme.

New developments: creating extra opportunities for groundbreaking research ideas. This theme includes the Unique Opportunities subsidy.

USE OF FUNDS

Alpe d'HuZes has raised over 174 million euros since its first edition in 2006. The funds exclusively go intohigh-qualityandrelevantscientific cancer research. We always focus onthe patient's interests. We are anindependentfundraiser and strategic partner of the Dutch Cancer Society(KWF).

The Dutch Cancer Society Advisory Boarddetermines how the money from the Alpe d'HuZes/KWF Fund is spent. The advisory board consists of national top researchers and (former) patients and critically tests the research proposals for scientific quality, feasibility and relevance. This Advisory Council is assisted by foreign experts. All evaluators do their work for Alpe d'HuZes/KWF unpaid and they never assess research applications that may involve a conflict of interest.

OUR PROJECTS

Our Alpe d'HuZes/KWF Fund finances many research projects that help us achieve our mission. We spend money in such a way that it ultimately benefits the (future) cancer patient and his environment as best as possible. To ultimately ensure that we get cancer under control and no one will have to die of cancer in the future.

Alpe d'HuZes is one of the founders of Kanker.nl. This is a place where you can find everything about the disease. Where fellow sufferers and professionals help each other and work together. Reliable, up-to-date and complete medical information and answers that help patients make choices about treatments and weigh up risks. And it is an emotional and practical support through, for example, personal experiences.

2. Immunotherapy research

Immunotherapy is a fundamentally different way of combating cancer. The tumour is not directly addressed, as in radiation or chemotherapy, but the aim of the therapy is to activate the human immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. We fund research into why tumours often dominate their own immune system and how to prevent this.

3. Research into child cancer

Fortunately, nowadays 4 out of 5 children with cancer are already cured. But the chance of recovery depends on the type of tumour. There are species that tend to return after treatment. If that happens, the chance of survival is considerably smaller. Researchers are working day and night to reverse the chances for these patients. And try to design a vaccine for children with leukemia.

4. Research into metastasis of breast and bowel cancer

This is research into how metastasis of breast and intestinal cancer develop and how they can be combated. Important, because in most cancers it is not the primary tumour but the formation of metastasis that is the main cause of death. This also applies to breast and colon cancer. The treatment method discovered is easy to apply because the medication is administered via the blood and has few side effects compared to other therapies.

DUTCH CANCER SOCIETY

The Dutch Cancer Society (KWF Kankerbestrijding) is a very important partner of Alpe d'HuZes. Alpe d'HuZes has a registered Fund (a fund for subsidies) at the Dutch Cancer Society. The expenditure from this fund is made on the basis of an annual spending plan. This plan is set up by a meeting with scientists, patients, representatives of Alpe d'HuZes and the Dutch Cancer Society.

100% VOLUNTEERS

The Alpe d'HuZes organisation consists only of volunteers. Everyone who does their bit does so voluntarily. From security guard or caterer to doctor or chairman. We have volunteers who work all year round (some for more than ten years) and volunteers who only work during the Alpe d'HuZes week or on the race day. All these helping hands together make Alpe d'HuZes a success. Together, for each other.